Insectropolis

Where: Toms River, NJ
More Info: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm;Closed December 24th thru January 1st and Major Holidays. Admission is $7 per visitor, children under 2 are free.
Trip Assessment:
Ease ✮✮✮
Expense $$
Family Fun ♥♥♥
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Come visit New Jersey's only Bug Museum! Get acquainted with all those scary insects you can't bear to look at. Insectropolis is an exciting museum containing interactive displays and for the very brave, hands on exhibits! According to the official website, "Insectropolis will motivate visitors to discover the little known lives of insects and foster a greater appreciation for bugs and their place in our world." Children will love to see the live exhibits and cockroach racing! Click here to see a calendar of special events. The 2012 Entertainment book for Essex County has a 2 for 1 admission to the museum.

Directions:

From the North:

Take Parkway South to Exit 88. Take Route 70 West to Route 9 South. Insectropolis is approximately 2 miles on the left hand side behind Ozane Pest Control. Both facilities are located across the street from Carlton Pools and Hertz Car Rental.

From the South:

Take Parkway North to Exit 83 (Pleasant Plains – Route 9). Take Route 9 North. Insectropolis is approximately 2 miles on the right, behind Ozane Pest Control. Both facilities are located across the street from Carlton Pools and Hertz Car Rental.

From the West:

Route 571 East to Route 9 North (Large intersection with Home Depot). Make a left onto Route 9 North. Insectropolis is approximately 2 miles on right, behind Ozane Pest Control. Both facilities are located across the street from Carlton Pools and Hertz Car Rental.